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Citus Data vs Oracle Multitenant comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Citus Data
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
23rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Multitenant
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
13th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Citus Data is 2.1%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Multitenant is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Arucy Lionel - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficiently handles high-traffic scenarios and compatible with PostgreSQL extensions, offering flexibility in database management
There are many areas of improvement , especially in terms of DDL query routing. Even though it's masterless, DDL queries need to be sent to the coordinator node. Also, setting up a multi-node environment could be more straightforward. Currently, setting up a multi-node environment is challenging. It's a bit tricky. Installation on each PostgreSQL node can lead to communication issues between nodes. An automatic rebalancing feature would be a significant improvement. Currently, I have to manually command the rebalance. It would be more convenient if it was rebalanced automatically. The dashboard and monitoring capabilities are good, but it would be helpful to have an integrated availability dashboard.
François Dernoncourt - PeerSpot reviewer
Databases are automatically upgraded and cloning of pluggable databases requires just one command
Multitenant has a container database with many pluggable databases. A great feature is that you can upgrade the container to a more recent version and all the pluggable databases are automatically upgraded to that version. Previously it would have required an upgrade for each database. The second great feature is the clone which enables you to get the clone of pluggable databases with one command, as opposed to copying data from one place to another.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It's very straightforward to implement the solution. It took us two days to set up everything."
"You can use Citus Data to write complex scripts. I like its version upgrades and disaster recovery as well."
"Its distributed processing capabilities are a standout feature. It requires minimal changes to get up and running if you already have a system on PostgreSQL. Citus can run in its natural state."
"You can scale the solution as needed."
"It's easy to use and works great."
"Maintaining databases is a valuable feature for us."
"Our primary use of Oracle includes writing queries for retrieving data for customers without worrying about the customer ID, user ID, as it is automatically connected to each query."
"The feature that I like on Multitenant is the ease - it is very easy for my team to run the database."
"The best thing about Oracle Multitenant is its ability to consolidate multiple databases into one engine."
"I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. Our clients are mostly medium and enterprise businesses."
"It is quite stable. We have not faced any kind of instability in the database."
 

Cons

"Citus Data needs to improve its stability. Do not consider this product if you have the budget. It is still developing and has a lot of issues."
"More features in monitoring and the reporting could make it better."
"There are many areas of improvement , especially in terms of DDL query routing. Even though it's masterless, DDL queries need to be sent to the coordinator node. Also, setting up a multi-node environment could be more straightforward."
"It can be complicated to scale up the solution, but it's scalable."
"There is room for improvement in customer service and support."
"While the product is overall excellent, it is quite expensive."
"That said, Oracle in general doesn't invest in their UI for any of their applications. If we're talking about the dashboard or other user experience, there is room for improvement. I'm talking about on premises. The cloud version has started to improve."
"Technical support could be faster."
"There are many functions where changes are not easy to implement, and we try to avoid modifying these areas due to security issues and the complexity of maintaining them."
"The user interface for this solution can be made better."
"It would be beneficial to include this solution with Oracle Enterprise, but Oracle charges additional fees for it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Citus Data is an open-source product."
"For me, I will go with it if I have the budget. Some features are nicer than before, but at the end of the day, you always have a limited budget. I prefer to upgrade and get a specific hardware when possible. At the end, you will have to make a compromise. You will not get everything you would have liked to have."
"The price is worth the quality."
"This solution is a little bit pricey."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Hospitality Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Citus Data?
You can use Citus Data to write complex scripts. I like its version upgrades and disaster recovery as well.
What needs improvement with Citus Data?
Citus Data needs to improve its stability. Do not consider this product if you have the budget. It is still developing and has a lot of issues.
What do you like most about Oracle Multitenant?
The best thing about Oracle Multitenant is its ability to consolidate multiple databases into one engine.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Multitenant?
The pricing of Oracle Multitenant is a six or seven compared to other database providers. There are no extra expenses beyond the standard licensing fee, except for specific features like Active Dat...
What needs improvement with Oracle Multitenant?
I have not encountered challenges that require feedback for changes. Oracle Multitenant is quite stable and reliable. The only issue is that shared files for the main container affect all container...
 

Comparisons

 

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